Using The Windows Logo Key - HP Compaq Pro 4300 Small Form Factor Reference Manual

Using the Windows Logo Key

Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in
the Windows operating system. Refer to
Table 1-5 Windows Logo Key Functions
The following Windows Logo Key functions are available in Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, and
Microsoft Windows 7.
Windows Logo Key
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Shift + Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
In addition to the Windows Logo Key functions described above, the following functions are also available in
Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Ctrl + Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
In addition to the Windows Logo Key functions described above, the following functions are also available in
Microsoft Windows 7.
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
Windows Logo Key +
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Displays or hides the Start menu
d Displays the Desktop
m Minimizes all open applications
m Undoes Minimize All
e Launches My Computer
f Launches Find Document
Ctrl + f Launches Find Computer
F1 Launches Windows Help
l Locks the computer if you are connected to a network domain,
or allows you to switch users if you are not connected to a
network domain
r Launches the Run dialog box
u Launches the Utility Manager
Tab Windows XP - Cycles through the Taskbar buttons
Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Cycles through programs on
the Taskbar using the Windows Flip 3-D
Tab Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the Taskbar
by using Windows Flip 3-D
Spacebar Brings all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
g Cycles through Sidebar gadgets
t Cycles through programs on the taskbar
u Launches Ease of Access Center
any number key Launches the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that
corresponds to the number (for example, Windows Logo Key +
launches the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu)
Ctrl + b Switches to the program that displayed a message in the
notification area
p Choose a presentation display mode
up arrow Maximizes the window
left arrow Snaps the window to the left side of the screen
to identify the Windows Logo key.
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